When comparing income statement items to balance sheet items in a single ratio, we use the average of the items on the income statement.

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When comparing income statement items to balance sheet items in a single ratio, we typically use the average of the balance sheet items, not the income statement items, because balance sheet items represent a point in time, whereas income statement items represent activity over a period.

When Comparing Income Statement Items to Balance Sheet Items in a Single